SQL Server Database Administrator - Senior (Top Secret)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SQL Server DBA with 9+ years of hands-on database administration experience, including 5+ years of recent, in-depth work in SQL Server database administration. This role focuses on optimizing performance, availability, and security across our SQL Server systems. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field is required. Core Responsibilities: •Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server across Dev, UAT, and PROD environments (Windows Server and cloud-hosted) across multiple security fabrics •Own SQL Server installation, configuration, backups/restores, performance tuning, and security •Provide day-to-day operational support, including monitoring, maintenance jobs, troubleshooting, and vulnerability remediation •Design, implement, and support High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Windows Server Failover Clustering) •Perform performance optimization, including T-SQL tuning, index management, and issue resolution •Support SSRS, SSAS, Power BI Report Server, and related SQL Server components •Proactively maintain SQL Server environments for performance, security, and reliabili...